Dragon Boat Challenge 9th. September 17

Have fun and use this event to fund raise for Rotary charities or a club/charity of your choice

For more details follow this link  Dragon Boat Challenge

WHAT is it?

Dragon Boat racing is an ancient Chinese tradition and dates back more than 2000 years.

Dragon Boats are 40 foot long and need a crew of 15-19. An experienced member of Bryson LaganSports crew steers the boat and ensures that everyone has a fun but safe time on the water.

THE RACE

A race is a 250 metre sprint along the river Bann with 2 boats taking part. Through heats, the fastest teams make it to the final to become this year's Champions. The winning team is presented with medals and a trophy at the final prize giving ceremony.

WHERE & WHEN?

River Bann, Drumaheglis  Marina, Ballymoney, Co. Antrim. Saturday 9^th September 2017

Racing from 10.30am to 2.30pm

WHY?

To have a fun day out. A great “team building” opportunity. To raise money for good causes.

WHO?

Community groups, schools, sports clubs, charities, young farmers, charities and businesses

TEAM SIZE

The Dragon Boat can hold a maximum of 18 “paddlers” plus a “drummer”

Teams of 16 or more will have their own boat. Smaller teams and individuals can enter.

What next?

Gather a group of friends, family or colleagues to form your crew

Nominate a “TEAM NAME” and “CAPTAIN” for the event

Try to get a sponsor or benefactor to pay your entry fee

We encourage everyone taking part in the event to raise funds for their chosen charity or organisation to recognise the effort.

It is for the team or individual to decide on their charity and their target amount and motivate their crew.

ENTRY FORM

Complete the “ENTRY FORM” online and pay the entry fee, or print, complete and return with cheque payment to Ballymoney Rotary Club. Minimum age 14.

INFORMATION PACK “CAPTAINS PACK”

As soon as we receive your entry form and fee we will email an information pack. This will give you all the details you need to participate.

ROTARY FUNDRAISING

Our Rotary Club has a commitment to support projects and charities in helping those in need both in our local community and further afield.  We would like each team to consider making a voluntary donation to Ballymoney Rotary Club’s chosen charities for this year - Marie Curie/Robinson Hospital Palliative Care. See more at www.ballymoneytotary.org

ON THE DAY

Bring all your supporters, work colleagues, family and friends to cheer you on.

Food, refreshments (and shelter) will be available on the day.

AFTERWARDS

Arrange a handover of your funds raised to your chosen charity or organisation

Make a voluntary donation to Ballymoney Rotary’s chosen charities Marie Curie/Robin Hospital Palliative Care 

Start getting ready for our next Dragon Boat Challenge on Saturday 16 June 2018

Community 300 Cash Awards 2017

Community “300 Cash Awards 2017

We are seeking to support new and existing projects that can demonstrate a real benefit to our community and are now inviting applications for 2017.

This is a small grants programme with awards of up to £300, open to groups or organisations based in the former Ballymoney Borough area.

The club has allocated £1,500 for this new project

Details & application forms are available on the club website:

Community "300" Details & Application Forms

Hard copies from:
BCRC, 
Ballymoney Communities Resource Centre, 
Acorn Business Centre, 
2 Riada Avenue, Ballymoney, 
BT53 7LH
info@theresourcecentre.org

028 2766 5068

Deadline 1pm. Friday 28^th. April 2017

Annual Charity Breakfast 9th. March

The members of the Rotary Club of Ballymoney are organising their Annual Charity Breakfast to raise funds for their charities and projects including their latest Rotary “300” Community Cash Award programme to support local community based projects.


Thursday 9th March 2017 between 7.30am and 10am

St. Patrick’s Parish Centre, 4A Queen Street, Ballymoney, BT53 6JA

The suggested cost per head is £11 and £8 for children under 16 years.  We look forward to seeing you on the 9th, if you are able to make it along, but if you cannot be there and wish to make a donation that would be very acceptable.  Either way we would be pleased to receive the form below to allow us to arrange catering.  Cheques should be made payable to Rotary Club of Ballymoney.  Thanking you in anticipation. 


R.S.V.P. on or before Monday 6th March to the address below

     

I/We will be attending the Charity Breakfast and enclose a cheque for 

£............................ Number attending:-........................

I/We will be attending the Charity Breakfast and will pay at the door on the 9th.
Number attending:-........................

I/We will not be able to attend the Charity Breakfast but enclose a donation of 
£..........................

I/We will not be able to attend the Charity Breakfast ………………………………………………

Richard Orr
6 Beckett Drive
Ballymoney
BT53 6TZ
075 0087 8998
ballymoneyrotary@gmail.com

Come & Join us this to find out what Rotary Can offer you

Blood Donation 30-31th January 2017

Next blood donation session will be held in Holmes Memorial Hall, Charlotte Street, Ballymoney
NI Blood Transfusion Service

"Open Evening 9-2-17 "Come and join us to find out what Rotary can offer you"

Watch this video    Rotary - Make a World of Difference

WHY ROTARY by The Rotary Club of Birkenhead 


20 Reasons to Join Rotary

Friendship: 
In an increasingly complex world, Rotary provides one of the most basic of human needs: the need for friendship and fellowship.
Business Development:
The second original reason for Rotary’s beginning is business development. Everyone needs to network. Rotary consists of a cross section of every business community. Its members come from all walks of life. Rotarians help each other.
Personal Growth and Development:
Membership in Rotary continues one’s growth and education in human relations and personal development.
Leadership Development:
Rotary is an organization of leaders and successful people. Serving in Rotary positions is like a college education. Leadership: learning how to motivate, influence and lead leaders.
Citizenship in the Community:
Membership in a Rotary club makes one a better community citizen. The average Rotary club consists of the most active citizens of any community.
Continuing Education: 
Each week at Rotary there is a program designed to keep one informed about what is going on in the community, the country, and the world. Meetings provide an opportunity to listen to different speakers and a variety of timely topics.
Fun:
Rotary is fun, a lot of fun. Each meeting is fun. The club projects are fun. Social activities are fun. The service is fun.
Public Speaking Skills:
Many individuals who joined Rotary were afraid to speak in public. Rotary develops confidence and skill in public communication and the opportunity to practice and perfect these skills.
Citizenship in the World:
Every Rotarian wears a pin that says ―Rotary International.‖ There are few places on the globe that do not have a Rotary club. Every Rotarian is welcome — even encouraged — to attend any club in any nation and geographical region. This means instant friends in both one’s own community and in the world community.
Assistance when Travelling:
Because there are Rotary clubs everywhere, many a Rotarian in need of a doctor, lawyer, hotel, dentist, advice, etc., while travelling has found assistance through Rotary.
Entertainment: 
Every Rotary club and district has parties and activities that provide diversion in one’s life. Rotary holds conferences, conventions, assemblies, and institutes that provide entertainment in addition to Rotary information, education, and service. The Development of Social Skills: Every week and at various events and functions, Rotary develops one’s personality, social skills, and people skills. Rotary is for people who like people.
Family Programs:
Rotary provides one of the world’s largest youth exchange programs; high school and college clubs for future Rotarians; opportunities for spouse involvement; and a host of activities designed to help family members in growth and the development of family values.
Vocational Skills:
Every Rotarian is expected to take part in the growth and development of his or her own profession or vocation, to serve on committees, and to teach youth about one’s job or vocation. Rotary helps to make one a better person.
The Development of Ethics: 
Rotarians practice a 4-Way Test that governs one’s ethical standards. Rotarians are expected to be ethical in business and personal relationships.
Cultural Awareness:
Around the world, practically every religion, country, culture, race, creed, political persuasion, language, colour, and ethnic identity is found in Rotary. It is a cross section of the world’s citizens from every background. Rotarians become aware of their cultures and learn to love and work with people everywhere. They become better citizens of their countries in the process.
Prestige:
Rotary members are prominent people who are leaders in all disciplines. Rotary is the oldest and most prestigious service club in the world. Rotarians are people who make decisions and influence policy.
Nice People:
Rotarians above all are nice people — the nicest people on the face of the earth. They are important people who follow the policy of ―it is nice to be important but it is important to be nice.‖
The Absence of an “Official Creed”:
Rotary has no secret handshake, no secret policy, no official creed, no secret meeting, or rituals. It is an open society of men and women who simply believe in helping others.
The Opportunity to Serve:
Rotary is a service club. Its business is humankind. Its product is service. Rotarians provide community service to both local and international communities. This is perhaps the best reason for becoming a Rotarian: the chance to do something for somebody else; to sense the self-fulfilment that comes in the process; and the return of that satisfaction to one’s own life. It is richly rewarding.

LendWithCare Ballymoney Rotary Update

Ballymoney LendWithCare

3 Loans

17 Entrepreneurs helped

2 Jobs created

£300 lent plus £30 donation, total £330 in November 2016

To date £57.42 repaid (includes £19.54 rebalancing) so total repaid from the Entrepreneurs = £37.42

 VincentChamba, Ecuador,   MatamandoGroup, Malawi  Shingirirogroup, Zimbabwe

Rotary Ireland Lend With Care

     VincentChamba, Ecuador,

Vicente Chamba 68 from Ecuador raises chickens and goats. Over time he has been able to increase numbers and infrastructure and sells hens and chickens at the street markets Don Vicente requested a loan in order to purchase maize and specialist feed in bulk for the animals.

Amount requested: £866.14 over 12 months

  MatamandoGroup, Malawi

A group of 13 women who have different types of businesses including hair salon, farming, grocery store, selling snacks and vegetables. They would like to buy more products for their businesses with this loan they have requested.

 Amount requested: £ 662.6 over 4 months

3.       

Shingirirogroup, Zimbabwe

Midia Marimo is a member of the Shingiriro group. Midia and her group members have now taken a further loan of $1,500 and she wants to use her portion of the loan to restock more maize to make sadza or mealie meal.  With her profits, she is planning to open a tuck-shop.

Amount requested: £1,320 over 6 months